Kathmandu: The Kathmandu District Administration Office (DAO) has issued a stern warning against unruly Holi celebrations, urging the public to observe the festival in a dignified and disciplined manner. In a notice issued Tuesday, the DAO emphasized maintaining public order and social harmony, citing concerns over increasing disorderly conduct during the festival in recent years.… Continue reading DAO warns against disorderly holi celebrations, vows legal action
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At least 100 passengers freed from Pakistan train siege
Kathmandu: Armed militants in Pakistan’s Balochistan region have attacked a train carrying more than 400 passengers and taken a number of them hostage, military sources told the BBC on Tuesday. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) fired at the Jaffar Express Train as it travelled from Quetta to Peshawar. The separatist group said it had bombed… Continue reading At least 100 passengers freed from Pakistan train siege
Visa enters strategic partnership with Fonepay
Kathmandu: Visa (NYSE: V), the global leader in digital payments, is partnering with Fonepay,a leading payment network in Nepal, to introduce its Scan to Pay solution for international travelers to pay in Nepal using Fonepay’s QR scheme. This collaboration is expected to make cross-border payments by incoming tourists using Visa credentials secure, seamless and convenient.… Continue reading Visa enters strategic partnership with Fonepay
Kathmandu ranks 5th most polluted city in the World
Kathmandu: Kathmandu’s air quality has worsened significantly, ranking it as the fifth most polluted city in the world with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 180, according to the latest data. Beijing, Kampala, Delhi, and Kuwait occupy the top four spots, with AQI levels ranging from 184 to 240. The deteriorating air quality in Kathmandu… Continue reading Kathmandu ranks 5th most polluted city in the World
Former ANFA President Ganesh Thapa files defamation case against General Secretary Kiran Rai
Kathmandu: Former All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) President Ganesh Thapa has filed a defamation case against ANFA General Secretary Kiran Rai at the Kathmandu District Court. Thapa alleges that Rai committed an offense under Section 306(1) of the Muluki Criminal Code Act, 2074, and has sought legal action in accordance with Section 307 of the… Continue reading Former ANFA President Ganesh Thapa files defamation case against General Secretary Kiran Rai
Nepali students spend Rs 64.15 bn on foreign education in seven months
Kathmandu: Nepali students pursuing higher education abroad have taken Rs 64.15 billion out of the country in the first seven months of the current fiscal year, according to data released by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). The NRB report highlights that under the services account, overall travel expenses have surged by 10.6 percent, reaching Rs 115.88… Continue reading Nepali students spend Rs 64.15 bn on foreign education in seven months
Nepal declares 2025-2035 as Internal Employment Promotion Decade
Kathmandu: The Nepalese government has declared the decade from 2025 to 2035 as the Internal Employment Promotion Decade, aiming to generate more job opportunities within the country. The announcement was made during the inaugural session of the ‘National Labor and Employment Conference-2081’ organized by the Ministry of Labor, Employment, and Social Security. As part of… Continue reading Nepal declares 2025-2035 as Internal Employment Promotion Decade
Ukran President Zelenskyy meets Saudi Crown Prince as Ukraine-U.S. talks Begin in Jeddah
Kathmandu: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday for a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ahead of high-stakes discussions between Ukrainian and U.S. officials regarding military aid and intelligence-sharing. The talks come in the wake of a heated Oval Office exchange between Zelenskyy and U.S. leaders during his February 28… Continue reading Ukran President Zelenskyy meets Saudi Crown Prince as Ukraine-U.S. talks Begin in Jeddah
President Paudel calls for climate justice at Nepal Geological Congress
Kathmandu: President Ramchandra Paudel has emphasized the need for climate justice for countries like Nepal, which have minimal contributions to climate change but face its severe consequences. Speaking at the inauguration of the 11th Nepal Geological Congress organized by the Nepal Geological Society on Monday, Paudel stressed that Nepal must raise the issue of climate… Continue reading President Paudel calls for climate justice at Nepal Geological Congress
Thousands rally in Kathmandu demanding monarchy amid political, economic unrest
Kathmandu: A massive crowd of monarchy supporters took to the streets of Kathmandu on Sunday, demanding the restoration of Nepal’s monarchy amid growing dissatisfaction with the country’s political and economic situation. The rally coincided with the return of former King Gyanendra Shah, who traveled from Pokhara to Kathmandu via a chartered Simrik Air helicopter, landing… Continue reading Thousands rally in Kathmandu demanding monarchy amid political, economic unrest